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Bed Slope is used to calculate the shear stress at the bed of an open channel containing fluid that is undergoing steady, uniform flow. Check FAQs
S=(2(Q)2(ht5)[g])12
S - Bed Slope?Q - Discharge of Channel?ht - Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel Example

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0.0004Edit=(2(14Edit)2(47.8Edit5)9.8066)12
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Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
S=(2(Q)2(ht5)[g])12
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
S=(2(14m³/s)2(47.8m5)[g])12
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
S=(2(14m³/s)2(47.8m5)9.8066m/s²)12
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
S=(2(14)2(47.85)9.8066)12
Next Step Evaluate
S=0.000400233055274369
LAST Step Rounding Answer
S=0.0004

Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Bed Slope
Bed Slope is used to calculate the shear stress at the bed of an open channel containing fluid that is undergoing steady, uniform flow.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge of Channel
Discharge of Channel is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel
The Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge.
Symbol: ht
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Bed Slope

​Go Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Parabolic Channel
S=(3.375(Q)2(hp4)[g])12

Other formulas in Critical Flow and its Computation category

​Go Critical Section Factor
Z=Q[g]
​Go Discharge given Critical Section Factor
Q=Z[g]
​Go Critical Depth for Rectangular Channel
hr=(q2[g])13
​Go Discharge per unit Width given Critical Depth for Rectangular Channel
q=((hr3)[g])12

How to Evaluate Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel?

Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel evaluator uses Bed Slope = (2*((Discharge of Channel)^2)/((Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel^5)*[g]))^(1/2) to evaluate the Bed Slope, Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel is defined as slope of channel with respect to vertical. Bed Slope is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel, enter Discharge of Channel (Q) & Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel (ht) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel

What is the formula to find Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel?
The formula of Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel is expressed as Bed Slope = (2*((Discharge of Channel)^2)/((Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel^5)*[g]))^(1/2). Here is an example- 0.0004 = (2*((14)^2)/((47.8^5)*[g]))^(1/2).
How to calculate Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel?
With Discharge of Channel (Q) & Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel (ht) we can find Side Slope of Channel given Critical Depth for Triangular Channel using the formula - Bed Slope = (2*((Discharge of Channel)^2)/((Critical Depth of Triangular Channnel^5)*[g]))^(1/2). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Bed Slope?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Bed Slope-
  • Bed Slope=(3.375*((Discharge of Channel)^2)/((Critical Depth of Parabolic Channel^4)*[g]))^(1/2)OpenImg
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